The School of Life
Philosophy - Epicurus
Imagine teaching at a school that focused on the study of happiness! A short video analysis discusses Epicurus and his philosophy of seeking true happiness, including the importance of friends, the value of helping others, and the...
The School of Life
Plato On: The Allegory of the Cave
What would you say if someone told you that your dreams and goals are merely phantoms in your own mind? A video analysis of Plato's "Allegory of the Cave" from The Republic takes high schoolers through the famous metaphor,...
The School of Life
Why Socrates Hated Democracy
What would our country look like if only the educated could vote? Modern democracy is not an intellectual democracy, but a democracy by birthright — much to the chagrin of Socrates. An informative video briefly discusses the...
TED-Ed
The Battle of the Greek Tragedies
Introduce the origins of theater and dramatic roles with this highly entertaining, animated video. It illustrates the evolution of the stage from the shrinking of the chorus in dramas during the fifth century BCE in Ancient Greece,...
Curated OER
Plato's Cave
Plato's Allegory of a Cave is represented in this animated video. It shows different characters whose dialogue expresses their importance and symbolism.
TED-Ed
Music and Creativity in Ancient Greece
Take a fascinating look into the many ways in which music played an absolutely integral role in the culture of ancient Greece. Rooted in ancient Greek mythology and the common medium through which all core disciplines were taught and...
Crash Course
Tragedy Lessons from Aristotle: Crash Course Theater #3
Guts! Gore! Murder! Human flaws! Aristotle considered all elements of a tragedy. Crash Course Theater's third video covers the Greek philosopher's views on the art form and also explains alternating perspectives on the topic. Engaging...
Curated OER
Socrates
"I only know that I know nothing." Although he could neither read nor write, this short video introduces scholars to Socrates, still regarded as one of the greatest moral philosophers.
Curated OER
Ancient Athens Part 1
The History ChannelÕs celebration of Greek World History Week begins with a look at Athens. Burned by invading Persians and reconstructed by Pericles, the animated reconstructions let viewers tour this most famous city of the ancient...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Italian Renaissance
A series of resources with follow up questions created to introduce students to the Italian Renaissance period and its implications afterward. [55:24]
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Early Belief Systems
This unit explores how humans seem to naturally be drawn to supernatural beliefs and how those religious beliefs aid in forming and sometimes defining many cultures.
Smart History
Smarthistory: Grave Stele of Hegeso
Smarthistory presents a video discussion on the sculpture, the Grave stele of Hegeso, an example of Ancient Greek art. [3:27]
History of Our World
Podcast History of Our World: 39 the Persian Wars: Invasion
Podcast on the conflict between ancient Greece and the Persian Empire in this segment of Greek history by Rob Monaco. [26:25]
History of Our World
Podcast History of Our World: 40 the Persian Wars: Culmination
Podcast history with host Rob Monaco, presents this segment on the culmination of the Persian Wars in his series on ancient Greek History. [29:26]
History of Our World
Podcast History of Our World: 41 Athens Strikes Back!
Podcast history with Rob Monaco, presents a podcast segment on Athens and defense against the Persians in ancient Greek history. [16:06]
History of Our World
Podcast History of Our World: 44 the Death of Socrates
Podcast history segment chapter 44 discusses the life and works of Greek philosopher, Socrates, and explains the lasting contributions he made. [24:38]
History of Our World
Podcast History of Our World: 46 Philip Ii
Chapter 46, podcast [24:00] tells an articulate story of Philip II, Macedon and Philip's conquest of Greece.
History of Our World
Podcast History of Our World: 47 Alexander the Great
Podcast by Rob Monaco on Alexander the Great picks up after the death of Alexander's father, Philip II of Macedon, and tells us a detailed story of his life and conquests. With maps and charts illustrating battle strategy. [28:32]
Crash Course
Crash Course Philosophy #1: What Is Philosophy?
Learn about philosophy by listening to a discussion about the historical origins of philosophy in ancient Greece and its three main divisions: metaphysics, epistemology, and value theory. You will also be introduced to logic and how...
BBC
Bbc Radio 4: In Our Time: Stoicism
Audio of the BBC Radio 4 program "In Our Time." This forty-three minute episode discusses the philosophy of Stoicism. Experts discuss its history, development, and impact on philosophy. Listening requires RealPlayer.
BBC
Bbc Radio 4: In Our Time: Greek Comedy
Audio of the BBC Radio 4 program "In Our Time." This forty-three minute episode is about classical Greek comedy. Experts discuss its evolution and legacy. Listening requires RealPlayer.
BBC
Bbc Radio 4: In Our Time: Greek and Roman Love Poetry
Audio of the BBC Radio 4 program "In Our Time." This forty-three minute episode is about Greek and Roman love poetry. Experts discuss the transition from heroic narratives to love as a theme. Listening requires RealPlayer.
Crash Course
Crash Course History of Science #2: The Presocratics
Meet the Presocratics in this Crash Course video. Long ago, some philosophers worked very hard to separate myths from what they actually knew about nature. Thales theorized that everything in the world is made of water. Pythagoras was a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Bonnie Greer on the Parthenon Sculptures at the British Museum
Playwright, author and British Museum trustee, Bonnie Greer celebrates the enduring beauty and humanity of the Parthenon Sculptures.The Parthenon was built as a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. It was the centerpiece of an...